Pennine Waterways News

Tuesday, 9 June 2009

Bank Newton Locks on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal will have two one-day stoppages so that worn-out paddles can be replaced.

Lock 40 on the Bank Newton lock flight will be closed on Friday 12th June.

Because the locks are already subject to restricted opening hours, this means that the locks will close at 6.00 pm on 11th June and re-open at 10.00 am on 13th June.

Lock 39 on the Bank Newton lock flight will be closed on Friday 19th June.

Because the locks are already subject to restricted opening hours, this means that the locks will close at 6.00 pm on 18th June and re-open at 10.00 am on 20th June.

Both ground paddles at the lock are worn out and need replacing urgently. British Waterways believes that this will aid water control and significantly reduce the loss of water in the East Marton pound, which has been a problem for some time.